Do i need a CPAP for Mild Apnea

[ravishastri]

I have an AHI of 10.3, hypoeapnea index of 9.4 and Apnea index .9

I have not felt tired when i have slept 8 hours ever, but i had trouble falling asleep and staying asleep in the past , both of which now seems to have gotten a lot better. I suspect that my bed which was sinking in under the pillow was a contribute, and it could not be a better setup which i am able to sleep.

I am overweight with a bmi of 26.9 with no hypertension, with a min O2 of 81 during sleep , but saturation below 90% only for 7 min in 6 hrs of sleep.

My sleep doctor recommended a CPAP but i am wondering if he is right, or whether my condition can be managed by weight loss if i get into the correct BMI category. 

Look forward an any anecdotal advise

[Nightynite]

You’re the perfect candidate for a second opinion from another Dr. There must be a reason you ended up taking a sleep test to begin with.

[SarcasticDave94]

Though the counts are low, you have 3 Central Apnea to 1 Obstructive Apnea. You probably want to ask about getting a Bilevel and ASV Titration.

[ravishastri]

Thanks for the reply and valuable info guys, really appreciate it. 

I ve seen sleep doctors(three so far) for my contiuing insomnia which has been going on for over a year(initially started with me not being able to sleep till around 3am and waking up at 6am), to what resolved by itself without cpap or other sleep aids, to now my sleeping around 5hrs a night now. 

I still feel sleep deprived and tired, have felt shakyness during the day for over a year and dullness in mental response. Did not have too much trouble with staying awake thought and my score on the Epworth were relatively low. However the few nights i have gotten 8 hrs , i thought i was better .

When i go to a sleep doc, all they do is recommend melatonin,or give me a sleep test and a CPAP(Im sure its a money anchor). Its frustration because i know i can loose about 10 pounds more and look into my sleep posture  but never received any advise on this from docs, or im not sure if what i am dealing with is a circadian rhythm issue due to work from home and sitting in front of a computer from 7 am Pacfic time during weekdays.

[Nightynite]

I would research sleep hygiene and stick with a routine. Exercise is a very important part or that.